Prototype Modellers Forum – Victorian Model Railway Society https://vmrs.net Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:19:35 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://vmrs.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Prototype Modellers Forum – Victorian Model Railway Society https://vmrs.net 32 32 Prototype Modellers Forum 2025 https://vmrs.net/prototype-modellers-forum-2025/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:09:33 +0000 https://vmrs.net/?p=2218
  • Phil Jeffery shows how incorporating prototypical Victorian Railways advertising could improve your
    layout
  • David Foulkes demonstrates the use of lower melting point solders to assemble small parts on brass
    locomotives and rolling stock kits.
  • Lance Cross covers the early sleeping cars on the Victorian Railways
  • Adrian Ponton explores the logistics of changing from fixed wheel vehicles
    to bogie wagons for grain transportation on the VR in the 1970s
  • Fraser Brown traces the development of open wagon design and construction in Victoria from 1855
    to 1905
  • Peter McLeod uses step-by-step pictures to enhance the instructions for the SEM X class loco tender
  • Matt Turner covers aspects of safety in our railway modelling
  • David Powell shares some ideas about layout design, especially from a viewer’s perspective
  • Phil Dunn will cover the genesis, design and operation of the Victorian Railways D3 Class 4-6-0
    locomotive.

Some models by club members at the 2025 Forum

Phil Dunn’s proposed Victorian Railways pacific loco, based on a R class kit.
David Foulkes HO wagons with added etched brass detail.
Adrian Gunzburg’s 3/16” scale WAGR loco
Andrew Maddicks O scale IA wagon
Brett Mason scratch built structure, HO scale
]]> Prototype Modellers Forum 2024 https://vmrs.net/prototype-modellers-forum-2024/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:03:47 +0000 https://vmrs.net/?p=2203

Transporting and Distributing Fuel on our Model Railways: Bruce McLean
Carriages on Carriages: Mark Bau
Conversion of Ratio Signal Kits to VR Semaphores: Bob Gartside
Build Your Own Bock Oily: Phil Jeffery
Modelling Unique Prototype Structures: Richard Parker
Sheep Loading Races of the VR: Don McGilvery
ISO Containers: Matt Turner
Some Recent Baseboad Projects: Damian Chrystie, Ian Franklin and Matt Winzenried
Making More Than One: Richard Leeder

Jacob Franklin buffet car, HO
Koshi Sato, VR L class loco, N scale
David O’Hare, container wagon, HO
Denis Kahl, joint stock mail van, HO
Brett Mason freelance shed, HO
John Boyle loco shed, HO
Andrew Maddicks wooden louvre van, ¼ inch scale
]]> Prototype Modellers Forum 2020/21 https://vmrs.net/prototype-modellers-forum-2020-21/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:31:50 +0000 http://vmrs.net/?p=1626 Bowerville – Immersive Operation (Part Two)
Advertising U Vans –An Addendum
V Class Locomotives of the VR
Constructing the HSM Etched Brass Signal Kit
The Delivery is in the Detail
QR Wagons — A Photographic Profile
Converting the Mornington–Mount Martha MRC layout to DCC
You Can Never Have Too Many Trees!
Photograph Your Models
Index of Papers — 2006–2021

]]> Prototype Modellers Forum 2019 https://vmrs.net/prototype-modellers-forum-2019/ Sat, 27 Apr 2019 05:30:34 +0000 http://vmrs.net/?p=1624 Vale Bob Dunn
Glenburn = Evolution of a layout
Modelling sounds of the VR
Ships, Sounds and LEDS in VR Model locomotives
VR Upper Quadrant Signals
Building a Standard VR Wooden Trestle Bridge
Immersive Operation
Building and Finishing Advertising U Vans
Getting the Details Right
Cardboard Modelling Updated
Index of Papers — 2006–2019

]]> Prototype Modellers Forum 2018 https://vmrs.net/prototype-modellers-forum-2018/ Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:31:36 +0000 http://vmrs.net/?p=1291 Transporting and Distributing Fuel on our Model Railways: Bruce McLean
Carriages on Carriages: Mark Bau
Conversion of Ratio Signal Kits to VR Semaphores: Bob Gartside
Build Your Own Bock Oily: Phil Jeffery
Modelling Unique Prototype Structures: Richard Parker
Sheep Loading Races of the VR: Don McGilvery
ISO Containers: Matt Turner
Some Recent Baseboad Projects: Damian Chrystie, Ian Franklin and Matt Winzenried
Making More Than One: Richard Leeder

]]> Prototype Modellers Forum 2017 https://vmrs.net/prototype-modellers-forum-2017/ Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:33:11 +0000 http://vmrs.net/?p=1297 Mechanical Signalling on the VR: Ian Weickhardt
Safeworking for Model Railways: Phil Jeffery
Practical Skills to Build a Signal Box in Styrene: John Gilbert
Mould Making and Casting: Grant McAdam
Tools, Tips and Techniques: Laurie Green
Modelling Gum Trees: Dan Pickard
Making Tracks in HO: Lindsay Bennett
Melbourne’s Industries As A Source Of Traffic On VR: Matt Winzenreid
Creating Custom Decals:Lindsay Carroll

]]> Prototype Modellers Forum 2016 https://vmrs.net/prototype-modellers-forum-2016/ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 22:33:57 +0000 http://vmrs.net/?p=1300 The VR K class locomotive: Phil Dunn
McKeen Cars: Lance Cross
The Railway War on Weeds: Ian Weickhardt and Don McGilvery
Modelling A Weedex Train: Lindsay Carroll
Weedex Train Rolling Stock: Lindsay Carroll
VR Train Consists for Model Railway Layouts: Phil Jeffery
Modelling Murtoa: Richard Parker
Setting The Era – Signage: Matt Winzenreid
Servos For Model Railways: Adrian Gunzburg and John de la Lande
3D Printing: John Turner

]]> Prototype Modellers Forum 2015 https://vmrs.net/prototype-modellers-forum-2015/ Sat, 21 Mar 2015 22:35:01 +0000 http://vmrs.net/?p=1302 Forest to Mill: Norman Houghton
Modelling An Australian Sawmill: Adrian Gunzburg
Timber Transport Wagons Of The VR: Phil Jeffery
VR E Cars: Lance Cross
Modelling the E Car Variants: Matt Turner
Beyond The Fence In The Country: John McCallum
Modelling The VR In The 1880s: Matt Winzenreid
Understanding And Using LEDs: Fraser Clayton
Soldering Brass And Nickel Silver: Roger Hill

]]> Prototype Modellers Forum 2014 https://vmrs.net/prototype-modellers-forum-2014/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 22:35:33 +0000 http://vmrs.net/?p=1304 VR DDE/D4 Suburban and Shunting Engines: Phil Dunn
Modelling The Sprit Cars: John Gilbert
Modelling Wagon Loads: Lindsay Carroll
Modelling Non-ISO Containers: Phil Jeffery
VR S Class Pacifics: Lance Cross
Kit-bashing VR Prototypes: David Foulkes
Fine Scale Point Work: Damian Chrystie
Weathering Rolling Stock: Steve Bucton
Victorian Railways in the 1980s: Michael Holian

]]> Prototype Modellers Forum 2013 https://vmrs.net/prototype-modellers-forum-2013/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:35:58 +0000 http://vmrs.net/?p=1306 VR A2 Class Locomotive: Lance Cross
VR Bogie Guards Vans: Mark Bau
VR Goods Sheds: Fraser Brown
VR Turntables, 20th Century: Phil Dunn
The Birregurra To Forrest Line: Norm Houghton
Photographic Backdrops: Roger Lloyd
From Prototype To Model: Graham Fraser
A Working Timetable For Your Layout: Phil Jeffery
Setting the Era; Road Vehicles: Adrian Gunzburg

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